History Practice Quiz 118

Q1.In which century was the Chera kingdom of Mahodayapuram established?

A. Seventh century B. Eighth century C. Ninth century D. Tenth century

Q2.Which language and script did the rulers of the Chera kingdom of Mahodayapuram introduce in their inscriptions?

A. Tamil B. Kannada C. Malayalam D. Telugu

Q3.The introduction of the Malayalam language and script in inscriptions by the Chera rulers is significant because it represents what?

A. The first instance of any language being used in inscriptions in India. B. One of the earliest examples of the use of a regional language in official records in the subcontinent. C. The only instance of a Dravidian language being used in inscriptions. D. A unique practice not followed by any other kingdom.

Q4.A fourteenth-century text dealing with grammar and poetics was composed in which language, literally meaning “diamonds and corals” and referring to Sanskrit and a regional language?

A. Malayalam B. Manipravalam C. Sanskrit D. Oriya

Q5.In the twelfth century, which ruler of the Ganga dynasty decided to erect a temple for Purushottama Jagannatha at Puri?

A. Anangabhima III B. Anantavarman C. Balabhadra D. Subhadra

Q6.In 1230, which king dedicated his kingdom to the Jagannatha deity and proclaimed himself as the “deputy” of the god?

A. Anantavarman B. Anangabhima III C. Purushottama D. Balabhadra

Q7.Early Malayalam literary works, dated to about the twelfth century, are directly indebted to which language according to the provided text?

A. Tamil B. Kannada C. Telugu D. Sanskrit

Q8.Which of the following groups attempted to gain control over the Jagannatha temple in Puri?

A. The Mughals, the Marathas, and the English East India Company B. The Cholas, the Pandyas, and the Cheras C. The Guptas, the Mauryas, and the Satavahanas D. The Rajputs, the Sikhs, and the Jats

Q9.Why did the conquerors of Orissa attempt to gain control over the Jagannatha temple?

A. To acquire its vast wealth and treasures. B. To establish a new religious order. C. To make their rule acceptable to the local people. D. To use it as a military stronghold.

Q10.In the nineteenth century, by whom was the region constituting most of present-day Rajasthan called Rajputana?

A. The Marathas B. The Mughals C. The British D. The local Rajput rulers

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History Practice Quiz 118